A Cliff of Ice Photo

Photographer’s Note

This photo was taken as part of our Chile (and Argentina) trip in April 2007.
When we came to the glacier we took a trip on the boat. As we aproached the face of the glacier the sun broke through and shone on the ice while behind it clouds obscured the mountains.
This photo shows well the varied structure of the ice, the deep colours and the imense size of the glacier face.

The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Argentine Patagonia.
The 250 km² ice formation, of 30 km in length, is one of 48 glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field located in the Andes system shared with Chile. This icefield is the world's third largest reserve of fresh water.

The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of only three Patagonian glaciers that are not retreating.

The terminus of the Perito Moreno Glacier is 5 km wide, with an average height of 60 meters above the surface of the water, with a total ice depth of 170 meters. It advances at a speed of up to 2 m per day (around 700 m per year), although it loses mass at approximately the same rate, meaning that aside from small variations, its terminus has not advanced or receded in the past 90 years. At its deepest part, the glacier has a depth of approximately 700 m.

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UncleDobby (79) 2008-01-18 15:35

Beautiful photo. Ooozes 'cold'
I wish to go there one day

kabe (1998) 2008-01-18 15:37 [Comment]

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teacozie (1371) 2008-01-18 15:40

Yo Hauke!

Amazing position to find find yourself in! You can really get a sense of how large these things are! I really like the strong cold blue colours coming from the ice and then reflecting off the water and the grey sky. Great stuff.

JohnRobbs (38) 2008-01-18 16:02

Hello Hauke,

The detail in the ico is wonderful, the blue color with the sum hitting the ice is very good. I really enjoyed this picture.

Thanks
John

onmax (843) 2008-01-18 16:05

the best of de word!!!

Muy buena toma!

angela926 (1882) 2008-01-18 16:10

Hello hauke,
WOW! that looks incredible, very good composition and good colors and light. excellent sharpness.
Angela

parbo (11004) 2008-01-18 16:12

Hello Hauke,

Excellent colors and details. Your low POV and perfect focus increase your value. I like contrasts between blue and dark sky a lot.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

bruce_wayne (1507) 2008-01-18 16:15

Hi Hauke
this is a great picture! Shades and colors of this ice are wonderful...very well done!

Alessandro

avene (11076) 2008-01-18 16:17

this is how I've always imagined the kingdom of the Ice Queen would look. excellent shot, Hauke, the blue light on the top of the glacier looks as if it was artificial, very interesting contrast with the rugged face of the glacier. perfect light and colour management, nothing is overexposed, but still light and crisp.
best,
Kristine

Bofroe (50) 2008-01-18 17:06

Very nice picture , like the bluish colors of the ice and the gray clouds against the ice .
Very nice

jellianne (242) 2008-01-18 17:11

Hola Hauke,
Really nice picture, the sharpness is just right, i like how the glacier seems to stand out. splendid view. i am planning to go to argentina this year....i think i must go and visit this site !!
cheers,
J x

Dyerco (9212) 2008-01-18 19:50

Well done for catching this light. It lights up the glacier nicely with the darker sky in the BG. Great exposure and the detail is spetacular.
Phil

grantlp (2104) 2008-01-18 20:27

Hello Hauke,
Wonderful image of these glacial cliffs which provide an interesting and textured view of their beauty. I know that Arginitina is very far south, but for some reson I have never associated glaciers with this country. The lighting and colours are perfect and overall a very good result. Well done.
Cheers Grant

maglex (1598) 2008-01-18 21:24

So its true what the documentor of Ferdinand Magellan, Pigfetta, wrote about the glaciers in the Patagonia approximately 500 years ago that the ice's color has a beautiful blue tint. Ferdinand Magellan named the natives of the area 'patacones' because of their big feet and later gave the regions its name Patagonia according to Antonio Pigafetta.

Very sharp photo...Thanks for sharing!

Alex

Alco (1520) 2008-01-18 21:33

Hello Hauke,
Nice picture with a very good sharpness.I like the dark blue parts on the glacier.
Alain

Luciano75 (0) 2008-01-18 21:56

Hello Hauke
Not everyday can be seen a place like this you show us.
The photograph is really well made,composed and nice contrst between the grey sky and blueish colors of the glacier.Impressive place.TFS
Regards,
Lucian

jonathan_hart (22580) 2008-01-19 1:24

fantastic :)
wonderful colours and the sky... good bonus
excellent sharpness
regards
jo

lilimih33 (9874) 2008-01-19 3:23

Hello Hauke!
Another amazing picture in your gallery!
Fantastic shot with great detail and good clarity!
Lovely perspective!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

...I return... :)

smarcell (14503) 2008-01-19 3:30

The color and the pattern of the ice are just great, very well taken in the picture.
The light is perfect to enhance them.
Stefano

Viera (884) 2008-01-19 3:31

Hi Hauke,
excellent shot,

Regards
Viera

Merline (6578) 2008-01-19 4:15

Hi Hauke,
just wonderful. A dream of a picture. The bluish tones are superb as is the sharpness and light. A rare sight masterfully composed. Bravo! I add this to my favorites theme, to come back and look at it many more times...

TFS
Regards

rbellemare (112) 2008-01-19 4:21

Very nice picture. I didn't know a glacier could be that blue. Nice compo.

Bravo

devimeuxbe (56100) 2008-01-19 5:44

Hi Hauke
very beautifull picture
the light and the colors are just amazing. The sharpness is perfect. Wonderfull

Bertrand

michiels (4170) 2008-01-19 6:26

hellO Hauke,

Great light and special cool colours. I think it's an amazing place, hope i can visit it one day !!! it has something magical, beyond understanding, strong nature !
greetings, inn

miketelemark (2419) 2008-01-19 8:06

Wow, the blue highlights in the glacier ice are exquisite! Beautiful image.

laroze (965) 2008-01-21 8:11

Hello Hauke,

Very moving sight of Perito Moreno glacier. Good composition ,good light and color.The sharpness is excellent.

Have a nice day
Nicole

ruisc_pt (6207) 2008-03-03 11:38

Hi Hauke
Thanks to your image and notes it's possible to those who are not aware of these natural resources...
It's a great great image not only by itself
tfs
R

aes_thor (286) 2008-06-05 6:12